R. Buckingham

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, who has schizoaffective disorder, was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.

Based on the hospital report and testimony from the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he cannot meaningfully participate in proceedings or instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused is not permanently unfit but continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to treatment-refractory psychosis and a history of violence when unwell.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order.

The hospital requested an early hearing to review the accused's disposition, asserting he was now fit to stand trial.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing and, based on expert psychiatric evidence, found that the accused's schizophrenia symptoms had improved and he could meaningfully participate in his criminal proceedings.

The Board ordered the accused returned to court and issued a Keep Fit Order to ensure his stability is maintained at the hospital pending trial.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had made progress and was preparing to transition to a supported residence in the community.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, as his ability to remain abstinent and manage stress in the community remains untested.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order as the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The hospital and the accused jointly recommended a Conditional Discharge, while the Attorney General recommended continuing the Detention Order.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, citing an unexplained incident where the accused received over 800 excess Ativan pills and ongoing financial stressors.

The Board rejected the joint recommendation for a Conditional Discharge and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, had been living in the community and maintaining stability, medication compliance, and abstinence from substances.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but that a Conditional Discharge is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and breach of probation.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused lacks insight into his condition and would likely discontinue medication and increase alcohol consumption if discharged absolutely.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

Based on the testimony of the treating psychiatrist and the accused, the Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial but not permanently so.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to active psychosis and poor insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with added privileges, including indirectly supervised passes and the ability to live in the community in approved accommodation.